Signification
Asking about evening plans.
Contexte culturel
Norwegians value 'kos'. This phrase is the first step to finding 'kos'. Similar social directness is found in Sweden and Denmark. Casual social planning is common, but Norwegian is notably direct. The phrase is universally understood as a social probe in modern, informal digital communication.
Silent H
Remember that the 'h' in 'hva' is always silent in Norwegian.
Casual Only
Save this for friends. It's too informal for work.
Signification
Asking about evening plans.
Silent H
Remember that the 'h' in 'hva' is always silent in Norwegian.
Casual Only
Save this for friends. It's too informal for work.
The 'Kos' Factor
Use this to start a 'koselig' evening.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing word.
Hva _____ i kveld?
The verb 'å skje' is used in this expression.
Which is the correct way to ask a friend about tonight?
Choose the best option.
The preposition 'i' is required before 'kveld'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Hva skjer i kveld? B: _____
This is a natural response to the question.
Match the situation to the appropriate phrase.
You want to invite a friend out.
This is the correct phrase for initiating social plans.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesHva _____ i kveld?
The verb 'å skje' is used in this expression.
Choose the best option.
The preposition 'i' is required before 'kveld'.
A: Hva skjer i kveld? B: _____
This is a natural response to the question.
You want to invite a friend out.
This is the correct phrase for initiating social plans.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
12 questionsNo, it's too informal. Use 'Hva er planene for i kveld?' instead.
Yes, it is the direct equivalent in most social contexts.
It is a fixed adverbial phrase, not a noun phrase in this context.
No, use 'Hva skjer i morgen?' instead.
Not if you know the person. It's very friendly.
Then you can suggest an activity!
Like the 'sh' in 'shoe'.
Yes, very common in texts and social media.
Only if it's a very casual email to a close friend.
'Kvelder'.
Yes, but it implies 'What are you doing'.
Yes, it is standard across all dialects.
Expressions liées
Hva skjer?
synonymWhat's up?
Har du planer?
similarDo you have plans?
Skal vi finne på noe?
builds onShall we find something to do?
Hva gjør du?
contrastWhat are you doing?
